TWTBlog and TWTPod are taking a summer break. Read on to learn about ways to stay connected this summer and to glimpse a sneak peek of our fall blog series!

Reflective Practice · writing workshop

What Are You Doing This Summer? Strategizing Experiences

Wednesday May 29, 2024Tuesday May 28, 2024 Melanie Meehan2 Comments

We've been having a lot of conversations in our district about ways to keep students learning throughout the summer. But what about teachers? What are some ways teachers can energize themselves for the upcoming year? What are the learning opportunities and how can we stoke the learning energy of educators?

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Tuesday May 28, 2024Wednesday May 22, 2024 Melanie Meehan39 Comments

Welcome to the final Tuesday of May's Slice of Life! It's been my pleasure to host during this very busy month of May!

Jane Yolen · Joy · teacher-as-writer · writing

Summer Writing Refresh: A Grown-up Writing Circle

Monday May 27, 2024Friday May 24, 2024 Lainie Levin29 Comments

Have you found yourself distanced from the joy of writing? Do you write often, but are searching for a creative boost? Sign up to join Lainie Levin this summer in a book study / writing circle with Jane Yolen’s book Take Joy: The Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft.

Recap

Catch Up Quick: Recap

Friday May 24, 2024Thursday May 23, 2024 Leah Thomas

Catch up on the past two weeks of posts.

preschool · reflections

Reflections on a Year of Writing in Pre-K: Straight From the Classroom

Wednesday May 22, 2024Tuesday May 21, 2024 Jenna Komarin

Whether you've been teaching writing for decades or you're just completing your first year, there are always so many questions to ask oneself when reflecting upon the school year.

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It’s Tuesday– Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Tuesday May 21, 2024Wednesday May 22, 2024 Melanie Meehan44 Comments

Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! Anyone is welcome to this writing community. Capture a moment in writing, and share it here by linking to your blog in the comments.